My new toy

[firman]

Spotted this on autotrader as an absolute bargain and just had to have it so after a good look over and test drive i was even more hooked. Couple of little bits to do on it but a clean example as a starting point. Will post some more pics after giving it a clean at the weekend.







All views welcome

[Nimbus]

very tidy indeed.. how much ?

now get yourself along to the mk1 owners website at,

http://www.mr2mk1club.com

and their forum at
http://www.mr2mk1club.com/_newsite/forum.php

[driverrob]

That looks a beautiful example. If it's as good mechanically as the body seems to be you probably have a bargain toy there. I know a couple of people who would pay good money for one in that condition.

[firman]

Dont want to say too much but it was cheaper than the SOTW one that featured last friday. As mentioned above there are a couple of little bit that need doing but can wait until the better weather comes round.

[the red blur]

Is that the one that was for sale in Loughborough?

[firman]

the red blur said:

Is that the one that was for sale in Loughborough?

No bought it from a guy in Luton.

[the red blur]

firman said:

the red blur said:

Is that the one that was for sale in Loughborough?

No bought it from a guy in Luton.

Just wondered as there was one on Auto Trader similar to this and also with you saying
it was cheaper than the SOTW, made me put 2 +2 together but looks like I got 5

Anyway looks like you found a good one there. Have fun

[Flying Toilet]

Ha! I knew it was Milton Keynes just by the car park space.

Nice MK1, i been looking for a classic to attack the roundabout with myself.

[firman]

Flying Toilet said:

Ha! I knew it was Milton Keynes just by the car park space.

Nice MK1, i been looking for a classic to attack the roundabout with myself.

I am actually surprised how planted it is. Not even twitchy at 5.30a.m on the way to work! Must try harder

[Flying Toilet]

firman said:

Flying Toilet said:

Ha! I knew it was Milton Keynes just by the car park space.

Nice MK1, i been looking for a classic to attack the roundabout with myself.

I am actually surprised how planted it is. Not even twitchy at 5.30a.m on the way to work! Must try harder

Thats good! I thought the roads were lethal this morning.

Must be the build of of grease, grit and diesel.

Enjoy, you a Bletchley sorting office?

[RobCrezz]

Fantastic!

You got a good car there!

[Established 1984]

firman said:

Flying Toilet said:

Ha! I knew it was Milton Keynes just by the car park space.

Nice MK1, i been looking for a classic to attack the roundabout with myself.

I am actually surprised how planted it is. Not even twitchy at 5.30a.m on the way to work! Must try harder

They are planted, but there isn't much give at the limit. When they go the world can get very backwards very quickly. A shortish wheelbase and rear biased weight distribution doesn't exactly lead to 'driftability'.

Nice colour, my 5th favourite. Guessing it's the blue interior though

[firman]

Flying Toilet said:

firman said:

Flying Toilet said:

Ha! I knew it was Milton Keynes just by the car park space.

Nice MK1, i been looking for a classic to attack the roundabout with myself.

I am actually surprised how planted it is. Not even twitchy at 5.30a.m on the way to work! Must try harder

Thats good! I thought the roads were lethal this morning.

Must be the build of of grease, grit and diesel.

Enjoy, you a Bletchley sorting office?

To be honest i probably could of pushed a bit harder but didnt. No i am in Brinklow delivery office

[firman]

Established 1984 said:

firman said:

Flying Toilet said:

Ha! I knew it was Milton Keynes just by the car park space.

Nice MK1, i been looking for a classic to attack the roundabout with myself.

I am actually surprised how planted it is. Not even twitchy at 5.30a.m on the way to work! Must try harder

They are planted, but there isn't much give at the limit. When they go the world can get very backwards very quickly. A shortish wheelbase and rear biased weight distribution doesn't exactly lead to 'driftability'.

Nice colour, my 5th favourite. Guessing it's the blue interior though

It is the blue interior you sit in there and it all feels a little 80's!!

[OlberJ]

Nice example there. Not keen on the colour myself but that looks a cracker.

Is the engine and suspension, brakes etc all sweet?

[firman]

RobCrezz said:

Fantastic!

You got a good car there!

Thanks mate every time i drive i realise myself what i have been missing out on never owning one before now

[firman]

OlberJ said:

Nice example there. Not keen on the colour myself but that looks a cracker.

Is the engine and suspension, brakes etc all sweet?

Yeah its all still really tight and the engine pulls fantastically!

[Flying Toilet]

firman said:

Flying Toilet said:

firman said:

Flying Toilet said:

Ha! I knew it was Milton Keynes just by the car park space.

Nice MK1, i been looking for a classic to attack the roundabout with myself.

I am actually surprised how planted it is. Not even twitchy at 5.30a.m on the way to work! Must try harder

Thats good! I thought the roads were lethal this morning.

Must be the build of of grease, grit and diesel.

Enjoy, you a Bletchley sorting office?

To be honest i probably could of pushed a bit harder but didnt. No i am in Brinklow delivery office

Ah cool, i am in Middleton so will keep an eye out for you on the Dual carridgeways.

[firman]

Anyone around the bucks area know of anybody who breaks mk1 mr2's?? Starting to accrue a little list of parts i need.

Thanks in advance

[Flying Toilet]

firman said:

Anyone around the bucks area know of anybody who breaks mk1 mr2's?? Starting to accrue a little list of parts i need.

Thanks in advance

Firman,

Try these fella's they had a couple a while back.

JAPANESE CAR BREAKERS
THE CHIMNEY CORNER,
AMPTHILL ROAD,
|KEMPSTON HARDWICK,
BEDFORD,
MK453JF

There is also a Japanese breakers out Daventry way if thats not to far.